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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,862.44, 626,235.30 and 262,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,862.44, 626,235.30 and 262,864.44 is: 362,697.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,862.44 : 626,235.30 = 262,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,862.44/626,235.30 = 262,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,862.44x = 626,235.30 × 262,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,862.44x = 164,614,991,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,614,991,442.73/453,862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,697.98

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